LF: Re: Mini-Whip Antenna

[Dexter McIntyre W4DEX <dexter.mc@gmail.com>]

I'll join the show my mini-whip discussion.  The antenna is amazing as 
most everyone knows by now.  I recall Mitch Powell, VE3OT, building one 
in the base of a 6V6 using the tube's plate for the antenna.  I couldn't 
find the picture, maybe Mitch will chime in.
One of my Sons spends a fair amount of time on the highway driving a 
service truck.  He reported greatly improved MF and HF reception with a 
mini-whip he built which is mounted just above the cab of his truck.  
His success inspired me to build one. 

Presently my mini-whip is about 10 meters above ground but close to a 33 
meter tower and lots of pine and oak trees.  It performs well but not as 
good as a big loop or receiving with my transmit antenna.  I plan to 
either mount it out the top of the tower or push it up above the trees 
on a mast supported by a tree. 

Dex